Orlando, May 27, 2014 — To prevent LED lighting from overheating, electronic component manufacturers often use a heat sink cast of a conductive metal alloy to manage the temperature of a device. Yet, heat sinks can require significant secondary assembly and a large number of sub-components – inadvertently slowing the manufacturing process and adding cost. To avoid this, LED manufacturers are seeking ways to streamline the process, reduce labor costs and improve the thermal performance of electronic components.

A unique combination of thermally conductive Makrolon® TC8030 polycarbonate and Bayflex® polyurethane, in-mold electronic component assembly and encapsulation reduces the number of components, and creates a finished part without the need for manual assembly.

Bayer MaterialScience LLC is one of the leading producers of high-performance plastics in North America and is part of the global Bayer MaterialScience business with approximately 14,300 employees at 30 production sites around the world and 2013 sales of 11.2 billion euros. Bayer MaterialScience, a Bayer Group company, manufactures high-tech polymer materials and develops innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction, medical, and sports and leisure industries.

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